Developed new skills: Action (Knaben Scheissen)

Quite early on this term, around August I was sent an email by my local shooting group I attend during the summer inviting me to attend the Zuricher Knabenschiessen. A shooting tournament which takes place annually. I was very excited to participate as I have been a keen shooter since a chance encounter in 7th grade at a rifle range showed I had some beginners luck. I was also nervous as I would have to speak in German and learn to use a new gun which had a lot more power than I am used to.

I signed up and below is the email I received from the organizers:

On the day I was rather nervous but the event turned out very well with me getting 19 points which is pretty good for a first timer with Swiss army issue machine guns. My suspicions were confirmed and indeed I had to speak german the entire time, which was quite a challenge.

Here is a picture of my prize:

All in all I am glad I attended and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience, I hope to attend again next year.